Girls Night

Last Sunday night, 3 of our nieces stayed overnight at our house. It's always a treat to spend time with them. They thought they were pretty tough while showing off their muscles!! They were having fun posing for the camera that night. We watched two movies, ate pizza and grapes, and finally they were ready for bed!

The next morning they were up by 7:30am and ready for the morning activities. We ate breakfast, wrote letters, watched cartoons, and I curled their hair. I think they all looked adorable! They kept asking me, "Is my hair ruined?" all the way to my parents house.

All in all, we had a great time together.

Up North

Trevor and I recently went up north to stay at Bluefin Bay in Tofte, Mn. We had a great time! We took up cross country skiing. I haven't been cross country skiing since high school phy ed, and I'm almost certain we didn't actually have the boots that properly fit the skis. That sure makes a huge difference!! I loved it. I fell right at the beginning and thought it was going to be a long afternoon if I kept doing that!!! If I go again, I must say I have to wear more appropriate clothing. I was drenched in sweat by the end of our trek and then got really cold!! Trevor did great. He actually skied with his grandparents when he was younger, but has not skied in a long time. He's fairly athletic so he does just fine with pretty much anything!

We also went ice skating. Another sport I haven't done in years! I think the last time I went ice skating was at the Hedeen pond. I was probably 12 years old! Let's just say I couldn't get my left leg to work! I was not very good at pushing off with that leg and I had hockey skates on. Trevor claims they are tough to skate in for a beginner. They were not very comfortable either. I'll have to try figure skates next time!

We also went swimming in a heated pool and hot tub. That's a first for myself in the winter!! It was actually pretty nice! We enjoyed that!!

We toured Goosesberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Grand Marias. Overall, we had a great time in our weekend get away!

Welcome Natalie Marie!

Natalie Marie was born on Wednesday to Jerod and Tammy. So Trevor and I are glad to be an aunt and uncle again! We went to see her today and she is perfect!! Mom and baby are doing good! She weighed 8lbs 5 1/2 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. I just love the name!!

I had to check her out. Her feet and hands were precious. Every baby is just such a miracle!

Proud Uncle Trevor! Doesn't he look like a natural??!?!?!

Proud Emma with baby Natalie! Justin was at school today so I'll have get a photo of him and Natalie soon.

Emma is really a great "Big Sister". So cute!